HR Communications Intern (1-Year Contract)

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!
Job Summary
Our GDI Ainsworth Head Office is looking to host a co-op placement for a student who can contribute fresh ideas, create content, and research industry trends. This role will work collaboratively with the HR communications team and global marketing team to conduct research that improves our employer brand, communications, and strategy. Reporting directly to the HR Programs Manager, the ideal candidate has a strong understanding of brand marketing, social media, and digital marketing strategies, as well as an interest in working on high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
Write copy for social media posts, promotional emails, and other marketing collateral relating to employer branding or internal communications and initiatives.
Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for external and internal marketing channels.
Collaborate with creative teams to help improve content deliverables across various teams, including digital, social, paid media, communications, and more
Support teams to plan, develop, and execute employer branding initiatives
Complete projects related to employer branding, content creation, and social media marketing
Assist with the preparation of campaigns and reports
Assist in the maintenance of internal SharePoint sites
General team support of the HR Communications team’s overall responsibilities
Qualifications
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Basic knowledge of marketing principles and industry trends
Proven aptitude in seeking creative solutions to multi-faceted challenges
Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Highly computer-literate with strong capabilities in MS Office, Canva, and related business and communication tools
Experience with video editing software and platforms is an asset
Photoshop experience is an asset
French language skills are an asset
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The salary range is $40,000 - $45,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.
This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
GDI Ainsworth
is an integrated multi-trade company, offering an end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country!
Join us…. Make a difference.